From: kjambrose@gmail.com   
      
   On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:18:58 PM UTC-7, Clocky wrote:   
   > On 29/04/2022 1:44 am, Kenzo wrote:    
   > > I am bringing out of storage - not counting the actual computers -   
   probably 5 large boxes of Commodore 128 and 64 hardware accessories, software,   
   books. Collected mostly from the Bay over the past 20 years.    
   > >    
   > > For the 128 and 64 computers, should I power them up with low voltage on a   
   variac for a while before giving them the full 120v? The idea being to perhaps   
   give the old caps a better chance of surviving powerup after long storage?    
   > >    
   > > Or would low voltage give the power supplies and internals problems?    
   > >    
   > > I will have a dim bulb tester in series also in case their are any serious   
   problems with the units.    
   > >    
   > > thanks,    
   > > LT    
   > >   
   > Neh, just don't just a genuine C64 brick of death or at least use a    
   > power saver. If you're determined to use an original brick do measure    
   > voltages first, they are notorious for failing and taking out the computer.   
   I did have an aftermarket power supply, with cables attached to either power   
   128 or a 64.  The first 128 I tried powered up no problems and composite video   
   screen looks very sharp.  I will try GEOS 128, and the 512k memory cartridge,   
   and GEOS 128 soon.     
   And then I will try installing the 128 Superchip roms I have.  Not to mention   
   boxes of other software and cartridges.  I knew there was a reason I retired!    
   And a VIC 20 is what started me on my interest in programming, resulting   
   ultimately in a 20 year    
   database programming career.  So Commodore has a special place in my heart!   
      
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